By Nicole Gruter
Madison
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
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Farmer's MarketPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group
Consistently rating high in Forbes’ best places to live, Madison makes for a unique vacation destination when seeking a smaller city with lots to offer. Whether you’re looking for culture, a bit of nature, or an affordable place to relax, Madison offers surprising variety throughout its entertaining isthmus.
Where once stood swamp and forest now stands an eclectic city nestled in between two beautiful lakes, Mendota and Monona, making Madison the only nation’s capitol built on an isthmus. Although Madison is a manageable drive from either Milwaukee or Chicago, you can fly directly into Madison’s Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) by booking with EscapeWizard.com. Just follow the link (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php) to make your flight arrangements, and you’ll be on your way. Follow the EscapeWizard.com hotel link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl), and you’ll be assisted in finding your perfect hotel accommodations, whether it includes a lakefront view or the convenience of being near campus. Here at EscapeWizard.com, we recommend either Crowne Plaza or the Holiday Inn as 2 of the best hotels in Madison.
Madison’s core is arguably State Street, a six block pedestrian mall featuring a variety of boutiques, bars, coffee shops, restaurants, and in the warmer months, there are performers. At the top of State Street is Madison’s majestic State House, its silhouette prominently shaping the city’s skyline. Within a block’s radius from the capitol square, you’ll find the Veterans Museum, the Children’s Museum, and the Wisconsin Historical Museum. In addition to these outstanding highlights, EscapeWizard.com urges you to explore the many offerings of State Street’s Overture Center, a gorgeous performing arts center that houses several theatres, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, and a rooftop sculpture garden. You’ll see world-class productions and exhibits within this striking facility.
At State Street’s opposite end, you’ll find the beginning of the University of Wisconsin Madison’s sprawling campus. Not only does this Big Ten School bring a decidedly student-fueled energy to the city, it provides attractions any tourist can take advantage of. The university touts a 1200-acre arboretum, canoe, kayak, and sailboat rentals, and live music on its enchanting terrace with Lake Mendota as its backdrop (a must-stop for a hot summer night). EscapeWizard.com recommends accessing this diverse campus’ weekly offerings of sport and culture.
Madison knows how to keep occupied in the colder months with its winter festivals, cozy nightclubs, and yes, ice fishing. However, summer is when Madison really shines. Taking advantage of the short summer, the city hosts almost weekly block parties, music festivals, and one of the United State’s premier beer festivals, The Great Taste of the Midwest. EscapeWizard.com encourages you to find these fun ‘insider’ attractions which all feature splendid music, food, and craft. You’ll enjoy the city like a local and get a true feeling of the city’s spirit.
If getting your body moving is your idea of vacationing, Madison boasts hundreds of miles of bike trails plus the Capitol City trail, a bucolic 41- mile trail between Madison and Dodgeville. This exquisite trail follows an old military road built in 1855 and links several state trails. There are several bike rentals in Madison, each willing to help map out your trip whether it be for an hour or a day. By combining a bike tour along with a visit to one of Madison’s 260 parks or 13 beaches, you can enjoy a day in the great outdoors right inside the city.
Whether you want to enjoy the city’s natural beauty, its cultural offerings, or simply enjoy the town’s laid back attitude, Madison can help you enjoy your next vacation to its fullest. By clicking onto (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php), you can let EscapeWizard.com help you book your next trip to one of the Midwest’s finest capitol cities.
Where once stood swamp and forest now stands an eclectic city nestled in between two beautiful lakes, Mendota and Monona, making Madison the only nation’s capitol built on an isthmus. Although Madison is a manageable drive from either Milwaukee or Chicago, you can fly directly into Madison’s Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) by booking with EscapeWizard.com. Just follow the link (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php) to make your flight arrangements, and you’ll be on your way. Follow the EscapeWizard.com hotel link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl), and you’ll be assisted in finding your perfect hotel accommodations, whether it includes a lakefront view or the convenience of being near campus. Here at EscapeWizard.com, we recommend either Crowne Plaza or the Holiday Inn as 2 of the best hotels in Madison.
Madison’s core is arguably State Street, a six block pedestrian mall featuring a variety of boutiques, bars, coffee shops, restaurants, and in the warmer months, there are performers. At the top of State Street is Madison’s majestic State House, its silhouette prominently shaping the city’s skyline. Within a block’s radius from the capitol square, you’ll find the Veterans Museum, the Children’s Museum, and the Wisconsin Historical Museum. In addition to these outstanding highlights, EscapeWizard.com urges you to explore the many offerings of State Street’s Overture Center, a gorgeous performing arts center that houses several theatres, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, and a rooftop sculpture garden. You’ll see world-class productions and exhibits within this striking facility.
At State Street’s opposite end, you’ll find the beginning of the University of Wisconsin Madison’s sprawling campus. Not only does this Big Ten School bring a decidedly student-fueled energy to the city, it provides attractions any tourist can take advantage of. The university touts a 1200-acre arboretum, canoe, kayak, and sailboat rentals, and live music on its enchanting terrace with Lake Mendota as its backdrop (a must-stop for a hot summer night). EscapeWizard.com recommends accessing this diverse campus’ weekly offerings of sport and culture.
Madison knows how to keep occupied in the colder months with its winter festivals, cozy nightclubs, and yes, ice fishing. However, summer is when Madison really shines. Taking advantage of the short summer, the city hosts almost weekly block parties, music festivals, and one of the United State’s premier beer festivals, The Great Taste of the Midwest. EscapeWizard.com encourages you to find these fun ‘insider’ attractions which all feature splendid music, food, and craft. You’ll enjoy the city like a local and get a true feeling of the city’s spirit.
If getting your body moving is your idea of vacationing, Madison boasts hundreds of miles of bike trails plus the Capitol City trail, a bucolic 41- mile trail between Madison and Dodgeville. This exquisite trail follows an old military road built in 1855 and links several state trails. There are several bike rentals in Madison, each willing to help map out your trip whether it be for an hour or a day. By combining a bike tour along with a visit to one of Madison’s 260 parks or 13 beaches, you can enjoy a day in the great outdoors right inside the city.
Whether you want to enjoy the city’s natural beauty, its cultural offerings, or simply enjoy the town’s laid back attitude, Madison can help you enjoy your next vacation to its fullest. By clicking onto (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php), you can let EscapeWizard.com help you book your next trip to one of the Midwest’s finest capitol cities.
Hotels in Madison
By D. Gregory Perrin
Homewood Suites by Hilton Madison West
479 Commerce Drive, Madison, WI
479 Commerce Drive, Madison, WI
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Fitness CenterPhoto By: Homewood Suites by Hilton
Homewood Suites by Hilton® Madison West is an amazing hotel in the city. EscapeWizard.com recommends booking your stay at this hotel that is convenient to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Check-in at the hotel is at 3 p.m. or after on the day of arrival into Madison. If you arrive early, the hotel allows you to check your bags so you do not have to wait around for check-in time. Pet owners will love that this hotel is open to having pets that are 75 pounds or less. However, they do require a 75 dollar non-refundable fee for the stay.
The hotel has a number of different sized suites that can accommodate nearly any group. There is a television in the living area of the suites as well as the bedrooms. The hotel has a DVD player in the living area of the suites. Each suite of the hotel has a full kitchen including a refrigerator, dishwasher, 2 top stove, microwave, utensils and more. Homewood also has the normal room amenities like iron and ironing board, double locking doors, mp3 connection alarm clock and others.
Homewood has lots of amenities in their hotel for travelers to utilize while in Madison. There is a fitness center for guests to use to maintain their normal workout routines. After your work out, guests can enjoy a relaxing swim in the pool. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the putting green on site to practice. If you need to wash clothes during your stay, the hotel has coin laundry available. Also, for supplies, there is a Wal-Mart located only a few blocks away.
All in all, the Homewood Suites by Hilton® Madison West has everything you would ask for and more in a hotel. In the mornings, wake up to a complimentary breakfast, and check out is at 12 p.m. EscapeWizard.com invites you to book your next stay by clicking this link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).
The hotel has a number of different sized suites that can accommodate nearly any group. There is a television in the living area of the suites as well as the bedrooms. The hotel has a DVD player in the living area of the suites. Each suite of the hotel has a full kitchen including a refrigerator, dishwasher, 2 top stove, microwave, utensils and more. Homewood also has the normal room amenities like iron and ironing board, double locking doors, mp3 connection alarm clock and others.
Homewood has lots of amenities in their hotel for travelers to utilize while in Madison. There is a fitness center for guests to use to maintain their normal workout routines. After your work out, guests can enjoy a relaxing swim in the pool. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the putting green on site to practice. If you need to wash clothes during your stay, the hotel has coin laundry available. Also, for supplies, there is a Wal-Mart located only a few blocks away.
All in all, the Homewood Suites by Hilton® Madison West has everything you would ask for and more in a hotel. In the mornings, wake up to a complimentary breakfast, and check out is at 12 p.m. EscapeWizard.com invites you to book your next stay by clicking this link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).
Hotels in Madison
By Shaina Amienyi
Holiday Inn Express
722 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI
722 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI
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Fitness CenterPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group
The Holiday Inn Express Madison is a great hotel choice, and you will see for yourself why this is a popular hotel in Madison. You will experience a location close to top attractions, a friendly staff, fluent in English and Spanish, and a great selection of amenities and services. Check into the hotel after 3pm the day you arrive in town, and be sure to checkout by 12pm on your departure day. During your stay, be sure to attend the hotel's adults-only reception held every Monday through Thursday evening.
The hotel's 91 rooms provide guests with a comfortable, relaxing, and fun experience. Rooms feature a single king bed or double queen beds. Rooms provide you with access to free wireless internet so you will have no problem checking e-mail or getting work done. If you want to entertain yourself, you can watch cable TV channels, including HBO. There is a free newspaper delivered to your room every morning so you can stay informed of events. Standard rooms also come with a coffee and tea maker.
In suites and Executive Club rooms, a microwave and fridge are added for your convenience, and guests in these rooms also get to watch television on a 32-inch flat screen. Those who book suites will enjoy lounging on the king sized bed with Serta mattress or relaxing in the whirlpool in their bathrooms.
In case there is not one in your room, there is a spa whirlpool in the hotel for all guests to enjoy. The whirlpool is in the area with the indoor pool. Another area guests should visit is the fitness center, equipped with a treadmill, stationary bike, and elliptical.
This hotel provides the customary Express Start Breakfast bar, but joining the biscuits and gravy, cinnamon rolls, hard-boiled eggs, etc. is pancakes--the new addition to the breakfast menu. There is no restaurant inside the hotel, but there are several restaurants and bars nearby.
The Holiday Inn Express Madison is an excellent choice whether you are in town for a business meeting or to see the sights. There is so much to do near the hotel that you will have no problem staying active. The hotel is located minutes from the University of Wisconsin, the State Capitol Building, Monona Terrace Convention Center, and more. EscapeWizard.com invites you to reserve one of the comfortable, well-appointed rooms. To do so, click on the link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).
The hotel's 91 rooms provide guests with a comfortable, relaxing, and fun experience. Rooms feature a single king bed or double queen beds. Rooms provide you with access to free wireless internet so you will have no problem checking e-mail or getting work done. If you want to entertain yourself, you can watch cable TV channels, including HBO. There is a free newspaper delivered to your room every morning so you can stay informed of events. Standard rooms also come with a coffee and tea maker.
In suites and Executive Club rooms, a microwave and fridge are added for your convenience, and guests in these rooms also get to watch television on a 32-inch flat screen. Those who book suites will enjoy lounging on the king sized bed with Serta mattress or relaxing in the whirlpool in their bathrooms.
In case there is not one in your room, there is a spa whirlpool in the hotel for all guests to enjoy. The whirlpool is in the area with the indoor pool. Another area guests should visit is the fitness center, equipped with a treadmill, stationary bike, and elliptical.
This hotel provides the customary Express Start Breakfast bar, but joining the biscuits and gravy, cinnamon rolls, hard-boiled eggs, etc. is pancakes--the new addition to the breakfast menu. There is no restaurant inside the hotel, but there are several restaurants and bars nearby.
The Holiday Inn Express Madison is an excellent choice whether you are in town for a business meeting or to see the sights. There is so much to do near the hotel that you will have no problem staying active. The hotel is located minutes from the University of Wisconsin, the State Capitol Building, Monona Terrace Convention Center, and more. EscapeWizard.com invites you to reserve one of the comfortable, well-appointed rooms. To do so, click on the link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).
Hotels in Madison
By Jessica Beck
Staybridge Suites Madison
3301 City View Drive, Madison, WI
3301 City View Drive, Madison, WI
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ExteriorPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Business CenterPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Double Bed GuestroomPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Fitness CenterPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
PoolPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Great RoomPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Front DeskPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
WhirlpoolPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group
Whether you are in town for business or pleasure, this hotel’s prime location is both convenient and perfect for both the businessman and tourist alike. Only 4 miles from downtown and with local attractions right around the corner, you will love your stay in Madison. Since each guest room is a suite, you will enjoy both the comfort and the breathing room offered to you at Staybridge.
Staybridge makes sure all of its guests are taken care of and comfortable. Enjoy your daily complimentary buffet breakfast. Work up a rejuvenating sweat, in the 24-hour fitness center equipped with 2 treadmills, a recumbent bike, an elliptical, stairmaster, and 3 weight stations. Lay back for a relaxing soak in the whirlpool. Plunge into the pool to cool off after a day’s worth of work or travel. Take advantage of the library stocked with board games for a family night in, books for pleasure reading, and a basketball hoop for a fun pick-up game with friends. Grill out one night for a family picnic using the on-site barbeque grills. Here on business? Head down to the on-site 24-hour Business Center where you can complete any copying, printing, and emailing you may need to accomplish during your stay.
As you walk into your spacious suite, take a deep breath and let it out as you fall into your plush mattress and snuggle up into your cozy bedding. Sip on a fresh cup of your favorite morning brew with your in-room coffee/tea maker. Enjoy using your full in-room kitchen complete with a full refrigerator with an icemaker, a microwave, stove, toaster and a dishwasher. The kitchen also comes stocked with silverware, pots, pans, serving dishes, glassware, and plates. Catch your favorite show on your cable television as you wind down for the night. Draw a soothing bath in your private bathroom which also comes stocked with a hamper and hairdryer. Kick back on your sofa-bed and stay connected using your in-room wireless internet capabilities. Or stretch out on your generous work desk and get down business.
Check-in to Staybridge Suites and enjoy all the comforts of home in your home-away-from-home. Book your stay with EscapeWizard.com today (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).
Staybridge makes sure all of its guests are taken care of and comfortable. Enjoy your daily complimentary buffet breakfast. Work up a rejuvenating sweat, in the 24-hour fitness center equipped with 2 treadmills, a recumbent bike, an elliptical, stairmaster, and 3 weight stations. Lay back for a relaxing soak in the whirlpool. Plunge into the pool to cool off after a day’s worth of work or travel. Take advantage of the library stocked with board games for a family night in, books for pleasure reading, and a basketball hoop for a fun pick-up game with friends. Grill out one night for a family picnic using the on-site barbeque grills. Here on business? Head down to the on-site 24-hour Business Center where you can complete any copying, printing, and emailing you may need to accomplish during your stay.
As you walk into your spacious suite, take a deep breath and let it out as you fall into your plush mattress and snuggle up into your cozy bedding. Sip on a fresh cup of your favorite morning brew with your in-room coffee/tea maker. Enjoy using your full in-room kitchen complete with a full refrigerator with an icemaker, a microwave, stove, toaster and a dishwasher. The kitchen also comes stocked with silverware, pots, pans, serving dishes, glassware, and plates. Catch your favorite show on your cable television as you wind down for the night. Draw a soothing bath in your private bathroom which also comes stocked with a hamper and hairdryer. Kick back on your sofa-bed and stay connected using your in-room wireless internet capabilities. Or stretch out on your generous work desk and get down business.
Check-in to Staybridge Suites and enjoy all the comforts of home in your home-away-from-home. Book your stay with EscapeWizard.com today (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).